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A “gripping" memoir (Rolling Stone) of one man’s descent into the depths of addiction and self-destruction—and his successful renewal of family ties that had become almost irreparably frayed.
On the surface, Cameron Douglas had everything: descended from Hollywood royalty (son of Michael Douglas, grandson of Kirk Douglas), he was born into a life of wealth, privilege, and comfort. But by the age of thirty, he had become a drug addict, a thief, and—after a DEA drug bust—a convicted drug dealer sentenced to five years in prison, with another five years added while he was incarcerated.
Through supreme willpower, a belief in himself, and a steely desire to alter his life’s path, Douglas began to reverse his trajectory, to understand and deal with the psychological turmoil that tormented him for years, and to prepare for what would be a profoundly challenging but successful reentry into society at large.
Critic reviews
“Frank, compelling, at times heartbreaking, and ultimately triumphant.” —Variety
"Gripping." —Rolling Stone
“Family permeates Douglas’s book.... Long Way Home is [an] unsparing account of how he pursued what he calls his ‘demented death wish,’ chasing addictions to heroin and liquid cocaine, shaking off rehabs and forcible interventions, and nearly getting himself killed numerous times.” —The New York Times
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At basketball-crazy Durfee High School in Fall River, Massachusetts, junior guard Chris Herren carried his family’s and the city’s dreams on his skinny frame. His grandfather, father, and older brother had created their own sports legends in a declining city; he was the last, best hope for a career beyond the shuttered mills and factories. Herren was heavily recruited by major universities, chosen as a McDonald’s All-American, featured in a Sports Illustrated cover story, and at just seventeen years old became the central figure in Fall River Dreams, an acclaimed book about the 1994 Durfee team’s quest for the state championship.
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most powerful recovery story I've ever heard
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Wanna Bet?
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The two-time best-selling author, comedian, actor, and radio icon explains the philosophy that has kept his existence boredom-free since the age of 13 - the love of risk. An avid sports better and frequent card player, Lange believes that the true gambler gets high not from winning, but from the chaotic unknown of betting itself. He recounts some of his favorite moments, many of which haven't involved money at all. In this candid and entertaining memoir, he looks back at the times he's wagered the intangible and priceless things in life: his health, his career, and his relationships.
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who needs Artie (to read)
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By: Artie Lange
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This Might Get a Little Heavy
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- Narrated by: Oliver Wyman
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There was a time when Ralphie May was one of the biggest stand-up comedians in the country, both by ticket sales and by tonnage. While some things changed - Ralphie lost half his body weight - others did not: He will be remembered as one of the most successful comics of his time. Completed just months before his untimely passing, in This Might Get a Little Heavy, Ralphie takes listeners on a behind-the-scenes tour of his life and career, one that winds across the country, over obstacles, beyond heartbreak, and through the golden age of stand-up.
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brilliant and tragic
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Crash and Burn
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At a high point in his career, Artie Lange performed a sold-out show in Carnegie Hall-and he did it with a pocketful of heroin. In the midst of a deep, self-destructive depression, addicted to heroin, cocaine, and prescription drugs, he lashed out at everyone around him-from his cohosts on The Howard Stern Show to celebrity guests and even his longtime friends. Then came his legendary meltdown on-air, with 6 million people listening, after which Lange pulled himself together enough to go to a buddy's bachelor party in Amsterdam.
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[Narrator Fail] Comic Genius+Depression+Drugs=Mess
- By Hilary on 11-07-13
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Digging Up Mother
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Doug Stanhope is one of the most critically acclaimed and stridently unrepentant comedians of his generation. What will surprise some is that he owes so much of his dark and sometimes uncomfortably honest sense of humor to his mother, Bonnie.
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Not my thing.
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Got The Life
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By all appearances, Fieldy had the life. But he was on the dark path of excess, alienating friends, families, and loved ones, nearly destroying himself and the band. It took an unexpected tragedy to straighten him out: the death of his father, a born-again Christian, to a mysterious illness. Following his father's dying wish, Fieldy found God. Filled with the spirit of his new faith, Fieldy quit drugs and drinking cold turkey, and found the best part of himself.
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Good story, poor Narrator!
- By Aaron on 11-01-11
By: Fieldy
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Dharma Punx
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As with many self-destructive kids, Noah Levine's search for meaning led him first to punk rock, drugs, drinking, and dissatisfaction. But the search didn't end there. Having clearly seen the uselessness of drugs and violence, Noah looked for positive ways to channel his rebellion against what he saw as the lies of society. Fueled by his anger at so much injustice and suffering, Levine now uses that energy and the practice of Buddhism to awaken his natural wisdom and compassion.
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Disappointed
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The Pact
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All too often, we hear about the dangers of male friendships in which peer pressure prevails over common sense. But for George Jenkins, Sampson Davis, and Rameck Hunt, strong and supportive male friendship was a powerful antidote to the temptations and pitfalls of street life. It led three boys to make a vow to be there for one another, to encourage one another every step of the way, until they overcame the odds and became doctors.
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Very Inspirational
- By Heather on 04-10-09
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Hit Hard
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In 1997, amid Aerosmith's sold-out world tour and number one album release, Joey revealed in an interview his ongoing struggles with depression. The response from fans and people battling those same internal demons was overwhelming. Joey now tells the complete story: the early days of the band, glamorous drug-addled events leading up to their eventual sobriety, battles within his family and among bandmates, and the explosive internal dynamics in Aerosmith.
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The things we never knew
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My Lobotomy
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"In 1960 I was given a transorbital, or 'ice pick' lobotomy. My stepmother arranged it. My father agreed to it. Dr. Walter Freeman, the father of the American lobotomy, told me he was going to do some 'tests'. It took 10 minutes and cost 200 dollars." Assisted by journalist/novelist Charles Fleming, Howard Dully recounts a family tragedy of Sophoclean proportions.
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Freeman's Folly
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Permanent Midnight
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A searing confessional infused with the darkest humor, Permanent Midnight chronicles the opiated abyss of a Hollywood screenwriter and his formidable climb into sobriety. Made into a major motion picture starring Ben Stiller and Owen Wilson, Permanent Midnight is revered by critics and an ever-growing cult of devoted fans as one of the most compelling contemporary memoirs.
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Point deduction for the recording
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- Garry Harrison
- 10-28-19
Good listen.
Very interesting. I agree with another review about some of the subject matter should've been left out. He does go into detail about what the prison life is like. I can't help but to feel that he was still very privileged because of his unnecessary joke about not having many teeth left, when the facts are that most drugs do damage teeth, and the majority of drug users can't afford all the dental work that is required to keep your teeth good while using drugs for extended periods of time. Not wanting to give anything else away, I will say it was an interesting listen into his life of what it's like being in prison, being an addict, and his life as the son and grandson of such big celebrities.
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- Southside2005
- 12-11-19
Eye-opening, painful, captivating, brutally honest
This is a very brave book by Cameron, and one that I am glad to have listened to. It is definitely eye-opening, not only about the choices he made and the path he led himself down, but also about how very tough it is, and all of elements that can keep a person from turning their life around. What he shared about the prison system and his experiences is terrifying, and I give him huge props for finally realizing what he needed to do to save his own life and think about a future.
He did a nice job of taking you through the different phases of his life journey thus far, and while most of it is painful to listen to from a parent's perspective, I hope it leads to some open, very real conversations between parents and teens about drugs and addiction. If it saves just one person, then it is a story worth telling, and a story worth hearing.
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- Charles Williamson
- 10-31-19
Amazing...
What an incredible read. I highly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, male or female, recovering addict or never tried a drug. I was nearly brought to tears at the end of the book and anytime a piece of literature takes you to this point it is worth experiencing.
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- JREDENTE9
- 11-01-19
A must read
For anyone that has struggled with addiction or felt that they have been treated differently ( good or bad) based solely on name this is a MUST read. Cameron was brutally honest regarding everything that he went through and the emotion is Raw and Real. As a recovering heroine addict I completely identified with this book. Feeling both sorry for and frustrated with the Author. It’s hard to put down and anyone dealing with this addiction needs to read. Thank you Cameron Douglas for opening up!
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- Sandra S. Newell
- 11-07-19
Amazing, wonderful
Cameron's honest and vulnerable story touched my heart in many ways.
Best book I have experienced in a very long time.
Thank you , Cameron.
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- marygibson
- 01-01-20
amazing, Cameron Douglas hits it out of the park!
I was impressed with this story as author recounts in detail pre and post drug life as well as the difficult road while using drugs..
Well written, narrated by the author, with much detail which makes it a book that once started is too interesting and captivating to put down.
Cameron may be even more relevant than his famous father and grandfather. His honest and candid story is a significant public service describing life of drug dependence and the steadfast love of his family.
I'm amazed of how he even got through these years. I'm in awe of his resilience, toughness, and street smart ways.
He truly is an unexpected talent, very strong character, street survivor, yet vulnerable and loving, always honoring his family, if only from a distance..
He seems completely 'made over' after his imprisonment.
This audio book holds your attention and puts you in the experience as if you were there.
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- Stephen Thrush
- 03-22-20
i've been to a few of those dark places...
Cameron is not afraid to take us there just to remind us how thankful we are to be for grace...both from others and to ourselves.
his reading of his own story made all the difference.
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- AMT18
- 10-24-19
could not stop listening
Cameron tells the story so well that you feel your friends is telling you his story. I was hooked from the beginning and it didn't disappoint anywhere.
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- Pixiesglow
- 04-22-20
Refreshingly Honest
Read by author which lends to its authenticity as a story of angst, survival and redemption!
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- Angelina Johnson
- 10-31-19
Money isn’t everything
It just goes to show what does it matter who you are the demons of drugs can chase anyone. I appreciate his honesty through this whole process. Now I understand why my mom didn’t give up on my brother. My brother made it and so did Cameron. I pray others do too.
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